Question 14
What happened in Germany on November 9, 1938?
German original: Was passierte am 9. November 1938 in Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- The Second World War begins with the attack on Poland.
- The National Socialists lose an election and dissolve the Reichstag.
- Jewish shops and synagogues are destroyed by Nazis and their supporters. — Correct answer
- Hitler becomes Reich President and has all parties banned.
Explanation
On 9 November 1938, synagogues across Germany were burned down, Jewish businesses destroyed, and Jewish people attacked and deported. This Reichspogromnacht (Night of Broken Glass) marks a massive escalation of the Nazi persecution of Jews.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- November — November is the eleventh month of the year and has 30 days. It comes between October and December.
- happened / occurred — Something took place or happened in the past. It describes an event that has already occurred.